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Best overall in Chesterton: The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Guardian Pro Painting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 64.
Most-reviewed: Hoosier Boys Painting and Drywall, 105 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 64 ranked; ranked #11.
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64 Chesterton painters are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 64 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Paint Doctors of Valparaiso | 85 | 5.0★ (29) | Valparaiso, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Painted Apple Creative Studio | 85 | 4.8★ (40) | Portage, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Mystical Painting & Pressure Washing, LLC | 85 | 4.8★ (46) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 4 | Guardian Pro Painting | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | Valparaiso, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Fineline Painting & Maintenance | 84 | 4.7★ (9) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Roll With It Painting | 83 | 5.0★ (24) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 7 | Avids Painting | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Atlas Painting Valparaiso | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | PowderShield | 82 | 5.0★ (46) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Arlee Painting Co. | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 64 ranked painters here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wireman Home Services | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Joe's Painting | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | In Chesterton |
| 28 | Best Painting Co | 77 | 5.0★ (9) | In Chesterton |
| 29 | Painting Xpress | 76 | 4.8★ (17) | 13 mi |
| 30 | Nelson's Painting | 76 | 4.5★ (8) | In Chesterton |
| 31 | Stan's Painting & Decorating | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Abraham Custom Paint Studio | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Good Brothers Painting | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Envision Custom Painting LLC | 76 | 4.8★ (38) | 10 mi |
| 35 | Custom Designers Inc | 75 | 4.6★ (37) | 8 mi |
| 36 | K&B Painting | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 37 | Color Creators Painting LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | In Chesterton |
| 38 | Endecca Painting | 74 | 4.6★ (32) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Wagner's Independant Contractors | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | In Chesterton |
| 40 | Partners In Painting | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 41 | Russo Painting | 73 | 4.7★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 42 | Huttons Home Solutions LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (61) | 6 mi |
| 43 | Wasmer’s Pro Painting,LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Northwest Custom Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 45 | Pride Painting inc | 72 | 4.3★ (18) | 11 mi |
| 46 | Roofing & Remodeling Professionals of Indiana, LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (19) | In Chesterton |
| 47 | CR Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 48 | White Stone Painting | 72 | 5.0★ (11) | 10 mi |
| 49 | Capital Contracting | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 50 | Becht Pride of Michigan City | 71 | 4.3★ (55) | 11 mi |
20 more painters within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Painting LLC | In Chesterton | |
| B&L Work | In Chesterton | |
| Berglund Construction Co | 4.8★ (5) | In Chesterton |
| Dragonskin Applications Tile Marble & Stone | 4.6★ (9) | In Chesterton |
| EvenDinger Construction LLC | 2.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| Haven Home Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Chesterton |
| Majestic Roofing & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| Miracle Home Pros LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Chesterton |
| New Dynamics Construction & Flooring | 4.4★ (117) | In Chesterton |
| Proline Construction & Remodeling LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| Raul Rivera Modern Design | 5.0★ (6) | In Chesterton |
| Reality Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| Restoration Builders of Indiana | 4.2★ (46) | In Chesterton |
| ServiceMaster by Tekton | 4.7★ (125) | In Chesterton |
| Shuta Construction | 5.0★ (14) | In Chesterton |
| Sierra Home Remodel LLC | 5.0★ (28) | In Chesterton |
| Stewart Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Chesterton |
| The Better Painter llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Chesterton |
| The Lakeland Group | 2.5★ (8) | In Chesterton |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Chesterton |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chesterton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior painting | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area). US national range | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 64 Chesterton painters on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chesterton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |